Writer(s): Gary Rossington, Ronnie Van Zant
Mama told me when I was young
come sit beside me my only son
And listen closely to what I say
And if you do this it'll help you some sunny day
Oh, Take your time Don't live too fast
Troubles will come and they will pass
You'll find a woman, yeah yeah you'll find love
And forget son there is someone up above
And be a simple kind of man
Oh be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can
Forget your lust for the rich man's gold
All that you need is in your soul and you can do this oh baby if you try
All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied
And be a simple..... kind of man
Oh be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple..... kind of man
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can
Yes I will
Boy don't you worry, you'll find yourself
Follow your heart and nothing else
and you can do this oh baby if you try
All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied
And be a simple..... kind of man
Oh be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple..... kind of man
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can...
Baby be a simple..... Real simple man
Oh be something you love and understand
